nonburnable

adjective

Definition of nonburnablenext
as in noninflammable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonburnable
  1. fireproof
  2. nonflammable
  3. noncombustible
  4. incombustible
Adjective
  • Its exterior is built with a heavy-duty steel roof, fireproof and insulated wall panels, a soundproof and insulated door, and plastic steel sliding windows.
    Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Keep them in one waterproof, fireproof case to take with you.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Jan. 2024
Definition of fireproof
Adjective
  • The reaction produces a nonflammable carbon material, thereby slowing a blaze to buy firefighters time.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, other airplanes are dropping fire retardant out ahead of the inferno, coating potential fuel with a layer of nonflammable chemicals and slowing its advance.
    Alec Luhn, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of nonflammable
Adjective
  • Other tips include installing ember-resistant vents, fire-retardant roofs and building the first 6 inches of exterior walls with noncombustible materials, like brick.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Relocate firewood and lumber to Zone 2. Replace combustible fencing, gates, and arbors attached to the home with noncombustible alternatives.
    Eric Mack, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of noncombustible
Adjective
  • The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.
    Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
  • The Chicago Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.
    Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Definition of incombustible
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